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I have a friend here where I live. I also have a relative by marriage. Both are gay. I despise the lifestyle and the risks they take with their lives. But, That does not change how I feel about them as people. As the saying goes, Love the sinner, Hate the sin.
I DO NOT condone the lifestyle nor do I accept it. I have had discussions with them both about why they are involved in this lifestyle and why they feel that it is right. I have tried to convey my feelings about it and do so in a way that is not abrasive or attempting to hurt anyones feelings. They are both well aware of how I feel about this life they lead. To me the Gay lifestyle is directly against what the Bible says and it is indeed sinful.
I DO NOT condone the lifestyle nor do I accept it. I have had discussions with them both about why they are involved in this lifestyle and why they feel that it is right. I have tried to convey my feelings about it and do so in a way that is not abrasive or attempting to hurt anyones feelings. They are both well aware of how I feel about this life they lead. To me the Gay lifestyle is directly against what the Bible says and it is indeed sinful.
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Sure...I have two that are on my swim team...
Just because they're gay is no reason to *not* be friends with them or to *not* talk to them. If you used the same standard but wouldn't talk to people who have lied (again, a sin), you wouldn't have anyone to talk to!
Just because they're gay is no reason to *not* be friends with them or to *not* talk to them. If you used the same standard but wouldn't talk to people who have lied (again, a sin), you wouldn't have anyone to talk to!
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I myself, and a Christian friend of mine, both have homosexual desires. Neither of us chooses to live the lifestyle, however.
I also have a friend I occassionally meet in university who's bisexual and is quite proudly leading the lifestyle.
I've yet to make close friends with any homosexuals; but it's everything to do with chance rather than not wanting to.
I disagree with the lifestyle; but the thing is, I disagree with every single one of my friends on some sin, including the Christians. It's no reason to shun anybody.
I also have a friend I occassionally meet in university who's bisexual and is quite proudly leading the lifestyle.
I've yet to make close friends with any homosexuals; but it's everything to do with chance rather than not wanting to.
I disagree with the lifestyle; but the thing is, I disagree with every single one of my friends on some sin, including the Christians. It's no reason to shun anybody.
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Yes.
Quite a few.
And many relatives.
I would make a bet that everyone knows at least on gay person. It's just a matter of determining if that gay person feels comfortable sharing their personal life with you.
I mean, if you make it a point to let people know that you despise the gay lifestyle, it's pretty certain that they're not going to tell you that they're gay. And they're certainly not going to want to have ice cream sundaes with you after church.
It reminds me of a thread I saw on another Christian board.
The thread poster asked "As a Christian, how would you approach a homosexual about their lifestyle?"
And one of the first replies was "I'd approach him with a 20-foot pole"
Everyone laughed.
And it is this attitude that will keep homosexual Christians from being honest with their fellow Christians.
Quite a few.
And many relatives.
I would make a bet that everyone knows at least on gay person. It's just a matter of determining if that gay person feels comfortable sharing their personal life with you.
I mean, if you make it a point to let people know that you despise the gay lifestyle, it's pretty certain that they're not going to tell you that they're gay. And they're certainly not going to want to have ice cream sundaes with you after church.
It reminds me of a thread I saw on another Christian board.
The thread poster asked "As a Christian, how would you approach a homosexual about their lifestyle?"
And one of the first replies was "I'd approach him with a 20-foot pole"
Everyone laughed.
And it is this attitude that will keep homosexual Christians from being honest with their fellow Christians.
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I think the media hype has been a disservice to the gay people I know, especially since participants in the anti-gay side of things are supposedly "christian."
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My husband and I can truthfully say that we've had the entire outed gay population of our hometown over for pizza lol. It's Wyoming...
Once again, love the sinner, hate the sin. There are some wonderful people who struggle with homosexuality; they need prayer, not condemnation. All of our friends are aware of our beliefs and respect us for them...a couple have even gone to church with us.
Once again, love the sinner, hate the sin. There are some wonderful people who struggle with homosexuality; they need prayer, not condemnation. All of our friends are aware of our beliefs and respect us for them...a couple have even gone to church with us.
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Can't say I know any gay people directly. Know loads of liars, cheats, people in wrong relationships etc though.
I reckon it's all just a desire for or a fear of intimacy, love and acceptance. Some seek it, some run from it. With the Lord it's perfect though.
I reckon it's all just a desire for or a fear of intimacy, love and acceptance. Some seek it, some run from it. With the Lord it's perfect though.
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Thanks everyone for sharing.
One of my best friends is gay (my two best friends are guys) and he is really struggling with it as he is a Christian and wants to do what's right. If you all wouldn't mind praying for him, I know it would be much appreciated. His name is David.
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Princess Leia/Kendra
One of my best friends is gay (my two best friends are guys) and he is really struggling with it as he is a Christian and wants to do what's right. If you all wouldn't mind praying for him, I know it would be much appreciated. His name is David.
Thanks
Princess Leia/Kendra
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